Architect's TOP 10 Furniture Hacks for Small Homes

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03 - Desk Shelf Hack - www.ikea.com/us/en/p/eket-leg...
04 - Side Table Hack - reelCl4A6L...
05 - Disappearing Desk Hack - • A Disappearing "Work F...
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07 - Crittall Mirror Hack - • IKEA HACK DIY Industri...
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Do these hacks at your own risk. Many of the items in this video are not designed to support heavy loads. Consider this in your designs. This video is not design advice, nor can I give you design advice. Everything in this video is conceptual and is for entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing design advice. Nothing in this video should be construed to form an architect client relationship. You should contact your own architect to obtain advice regarding any particular project.

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@DeadDancers Жыл бұрын

Saw a lady DIY small mirrors into one large one - and even though she took so much care, there was distortion between mirror to mirror. I think it was something to do with their thinness.

@rickyloftin2968 9 ай бұрын

I made the mistake of sticking them directly on my wall, even with precision they don't sit flush against each other, distort at the sides on each piece, all sit at different depths and tore chunks of plaster off my wall when tried to remove. Do not recommend 😮

@teresse2742 9 ай бұрын

This issue doesn’t really register visually if you 1) stick them to mdf backing, 2) don’t use the sticky tape but rather construction adhsive, and 3) use an actual wood trim instead of just empty space. We did this hack in our hallway and there’s no distortion. :)

@vincentchau5852 Жыл бұрын

I love these ideas. However, my only concern is that the cabinets from ikea may not be sturdy enough for seating.

@victoriab8186 Жыл бұрын

with the bed: theres always the option, if you have a bed with an open frame, to buy or make your own rolling drawers to put under the bed - and if you don't have as much space as you want for drawers, bed risers exist to up the hight of your bed's legs so that you can fit more storage under the bed - which is a simpler solution (with less fear of weightbearing issues) than making your own bedframe

@lesliebooth2833 10 ай бұрын

I used the 1x5 kallax (?) shelves under my bed a few years ago and it was a huge win for me! I had one on either side and used the box spring to span the two with a lack side table to support the middle. Then I used a 4x4 kallax at the end of the bed to create a “room divider/privacy screen”. It was a bit busy so I would have loved to add the door hack ideas you showed here, but it was terrifically useful and easy, and a huge amount of storage in a tiny space!

@josesibi Жыл бұрын

I think this definitely has to be your most informative video that I’ve watched. From one architect to another, thank you Daniel 😊

@vc6478 6 ай бұрын

I like that you not only show the hacks, but also an improved version and a simple explanation of how to do it. Obviously if I do them I would research a bit more to make sure my plans were correct, but with the information you provide it allows me to decide if something is feasible. I really enjoy your informative content and video structure. ❤

@Dannydasaint Жыл бұрын

My goodness, this video is a treasure. My mind was racing thinking of variations and modifications of your examples. I love your content and just wanted to share my appreciation and gratitude. ✌️🙏

@trimonmusic Жыл бұрын

Always learn so much from your videos! Thanks for being the interior-designer/architect mate not all of us are lucky enough to have!

@TangentOmega Жыл бұрын

By putting sand in the flower pot base, the dowel table becomes more stable.

@anaalves3658 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, but I think that he wants it to have storage. You could put the sand in the bottom pot and storage for the top one.

@Serena-or7sl Жыл бұрын

@@anaalves3658 you can use a disk of iron to achieve the same effect with less wasted space

@FernandoHernandez-jw4yy Жыл бұрын

Especially love the idea of building a bed out of Ikea Malm dressers. I slightly changed it so it consists of three Malm dressers as my bedroom has a little more space than Daniel's in the old apartment in London. Such a grest hack!

@emsvincoffee5184 Жыл бұрын

Daniel, I love this format for your videos. The editing, the flow, the transitions, keeps me hooked throughout the video. It’s so satisfying to watch. The background music is perfect (great music choice and the loudness is just right 👌🏽). And you look great! Kudos to you and your team! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@CaptureJoseph 4 ай бұрын

He looks great because it’s an AI rendering lol

@lordofgraphite Жыл бұрын

Remind me never to sit on one of those cabinet benches, seeing how little support there is I'd absolutely break it 😅

@sunshinetogo4221 22 күн бұрын

Most modern cabinets are made of pressed fibers of something or other. You would need older all wood cabinets for a storage bench.

@MeetKevon Жыл бұрын

Currently decorating my small office and found your channel - love all the IKEA inspired ideas :D

@Sufficient4UsIsAllah Жыл бұрын

To make the side table more stable, add weight to it by putting cement/stones in the bottom of the plant pot.

@Frazzlenodazzle Жыл бұрын

I used two bookcase kits from Target and built a frame with wheels for each for under my bed. Tons of storage there and allowed me to build the desk in my bedroom although it does not collapse down like the one in your video.

@HoszHosz Жыл бұрын

Daniel, I appreciate your minimalist and clean approach, that's why I think you're a great person to ask: would you make some ideas how to put up a tv wall, from a practical point of view? As my interior is rather vintage or even victorian a bit, I struggle with hiding electronics. The TV itself is okay (obviously) and the cables are hidden in the wall, but what I hate about it is the rest: the subwoofer, soundbar... and even an xbox (it's closed inside the unit fortunately). I have a midcentury tv unit to hide some of the stuff but of course the sound system is out. I've been thinking for 3 years how would I do it again and didn't come up with anything except a similar concept to your idea from this video with the picture ledge which is making a closed shelf-like unit for the soundbar but very minimal abt. 20cm high under the tv or make a fake fireplace (of course it's balancing between looking mysterious and kitsch).

@DerpEye Жыл бұрын

Some of these are not so 'cheap', especially considering there are existing items that do the same job. The Ikea Malm is a bed with storage built into it, i have one. Building a huge mirror with all those elements can be both expensive and difficult: the Ikea Hovet is 196x78cm and is about only 100 bucks.

@koniku3y Жыл бұрын

That depends on where you live or get the items from, prices varies from place to place. I built that exact mirror deco from the vid for 40$. 30$ for 15 30x30cm mirror from Lazada, 10$ for a gallon of paint and brushes

@JJerem 7 ай бұрын

Time and energy expended is also a cost to consider, as well as additional tools etc Saves more time just buying the thing you want instead of making usually

@NatashaSallesSoprano 7 ай бұрын

Omg the Ikea Hovet is hands down one of the best purchases I’ve ever made

@lokifrostpaw2976 4 ай бұрын

@@koniku3y maybe they meant if you buy the mirror from ikea? It'll be more expensive

@angie6649 6 ай бұрын

This is my lucky Sunday! you are a godsend. I love a neat and well presented home. I am ready to start using your creative ideas. Best DIY I have found on KZfaq. BIG THANK YOU!!!!

@moonmother7654 Жыл бұрын

thanks, great content. if the bedframe shoudn't be to high, try the the built-in bench hack for underbed storage.😊

@maxresdefault_ Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea actually. Arguably less useful than a full dresser, but much more ergonomic

@SusanaLenguaLarga 4 күн бұрын

So clever, well-executed. Bravo!

@maxresdefault_ Жыл бұрын

I love these. It would have been cool to present these hacks in assessing order of difficulty

@dkirk5814 Жыл бұрын

Love these ideas. Keep them coming, please.

@kamilionoff Жыл бұрын

Well chairs are mobile and can be moved around :) Plus they are designed to sit on them in comfortable way. Cabinet sitting bench will not provide that at all.

@zlatanonkovic2424 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the many ideas! Spring is around the corner and I'm struggling a lot with my balcony. I'm wondering if I could apply a few of those ideas there

@ethernick Жыл бұрын

This is the best video with best hacks i’ve seen recently, so impressive

@phoebechang Жыл бұрын

super useful! thanks Daniel!

@pikuke9790 Жыл бұрын

5:53 Put strong magnets inside the timber dials and their offcuts, for making it possible to store something inside plant pots

@barbarar5869 Жыл бұрын

These are some great looking hacks. I have always wanted a collapsible table or desk but I always feared it wouldn't be able to take a lot of weight

@mullany Жыл бұрын

Just bought your new wallpaper pack - you my friend have just made a customer for life 😊

@Abby_Liu Жыл бұрын

I like how there is actual instructions compared to most videos that just show a before and after.

@saramoooon Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing, love this kind of video!

@sasharose2963 Жыл бұрын

This was great. Ended abruptly though. Really enjoy your channel

@bkhleung Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff, Daniel!

@ShallNot321 Жыл бұрын

Oooh I hope I can try the bookcase hack!! 😍😍😍

@cchoi108 Жыл бұрын

Omg bookshelf idea is genius I'm doing it!!!!

@stevereubart8255 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE this video, as "IKEA hacking" is one of my passions. I've modified a lot of IKEA items (like BILLY bookcases and SEKTION kitchen cabinets) to create a massive bookcase headboard for a king bed, and a couple of bathroom vanities. Please let us know of any more great hacks.

@MissLi78293 Жыл бұрын

You make a move to a small place exciting! Huge thank you!💖

@jonnalamarco2225 2 ай бұрын

Great ideas! Love your instructions too!

@kasiako355 Жыл бұрын

Awesome ideas, I loved the vid! 💖

@Inchard 8 ай бұрын

More like this, please! Loved the ideas :)

@mirabaumann 6 ай бұрын

finally someone showing my thoughts on chairs since so much years! 🙏🙏🙏

@pikachuiswatchingyou 9 ай бұрын

Having a bench made from metod cabinets I highly suggest to leave some space behind your feet because it is already uncomfortable to sit on a straight back. Not having space makes you want to sit crossed legs on top of the bench. This is not an issue if you only need it for decor or casual reading, but more if you need it as a dining seat

@cakedupkevin Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video!

@michelaprestigiovanni4914 Ай бұрын

Love your ideas. I used a kallax for bench. It works very well.

@brandnewyorker Жыл бұрын

The pure magic of built-ins 🤩👍

@ProgramistaNaBudowie 3 ай бұрын

Great tips!

@natecullamar Жыл бұрын

Your set up is clean! Wonder what desk lamp/web cam do you use?

@Sufficient4UsIsAllah Жыл бұрын

What is the trim on the shoe cabinet called?

@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam 9 ай бұрын

Hi Daniel. Thank you for sharing these tips and your expertise in this field. ✨😉

@hatim.bahrain Жыл бұрын

Your videos are just easy of mind to watch. Love 'em ❤

@suganthym1438 Жыл бұрын

Every idea is duper informative.

@jerurenteria325 4 ай бұрын

These were AMAZING.

@milanhenke343 Жыл бұрын

Would definitely love some chapters for this already great video!

@peggyoreilly7197 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I’m so excited 🎉. You have a new follower. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

@pindebraende 7 ай бұрын

If you're building bench seating, and you're not making a rest for the lower back, it's not gonna be comfortable to sit and eat at. A vertical wall is pretty horrible as a back rest! This is a pet peeve of mine 😅

@odiseezall Ай бұрын

this video is gold

@longloismariam7767 6 ай бұрын

Just discovered your channel . Smart and interesting ideas ! Thanks

@PaulTheEldritchCat Жыл бұрын

Great ideas!

@schelinx Жыл бұрын

I love all of these, and I have been looking into these hacks as well

@life.re-defined Жыл бұрын

such good ideas..... subscribed

@georgieburchill7672 10 ай бұрын

Fabulous ideas, thank you✨

@Onstweesaam33 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@eerbse294 Жыл бұрын

Einfach und genial, danke 🍃🌺🍃

@PendelSteven Жыл бұрын

4:16 That's true, but I love that my risers look much like a Z from the left side of the desk. That way there's a lot of space in the front not obstructed by front legs, so objects can freely lay under the shelf partially. Handy if you have to deal with large objects. That's possible since the leg is steel.

@cf1324 Жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, you could consider leaving some extra seconds in the end for people to like and subscribe. For me it often takes 10 seconds and I only realise the video is over when the talking or music stops

@PaiviProject Жыл бұрын

Hey, that was some great tips 👍👍

@arti3chicca 10 ай бұрын

This is so useful!

@mydogisbailey Жыл бұрын

love it! but it ended really suddenly haha

@NewOldObsession Жыл бұрын

the ones I want to do: -bookcase with drop leaf shelves (living/guest room) -storage bench -side table with storage -pretty sideboard (guest/living room) -picture ledge upside down and add hooks for entryway floating shelf + wet coat hanger (10:08)

@surewhatever8843 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS 10 ай бұрын

I found a cheap iron base side table with an MDF top on Amazon. Purchased it and a solid wood lazy Susan. Removed the MDF top and replaced with the lazy Susan and now have a beautiful side table. Very little effort for a nice side table.

@sunshinesunny9518 Жыл бұрын

Such an inspiring and creative video! Now I've got a bunch of ideas and future projects i want to implement in our home ❤ thanks!

@JourneyWithUs13 10 ай бұрын

❤Thanks for some wonderful practical ideas. Shared and Subscribed 😊

@itisatharva Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@DeadDancers Жыл бұрын

A bookcase with matching shelves? Where do you find matching shelf doors unless the product happens to sell them separately?

@FurnitureFan Жыл бұрын

My local hardware store sells lengths of wood & will cut them into pieces the same size for you. Easier to bring them home too. Great when you don't have a table saw.

@davecgriffith Жыл бұрын

IKEA, for example, sells spare shelves for some of their bookcases.

@Simplyluvly Жыл бұрын

Storage bench idea is great. Unfortunately, ikea is so far away from my home.

@racheeel Жыл бұрын

making your storage bed this easter! cheers

@Ha-ps9hj 2 ай бұрын

great video concept, would love to see more! if you do it again could you add prices for each item?

@Silvio67 9 ай бұрын

lots of great ideas

@robertkujawa3504 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Titchecker, those miters aren't as easy as you think they are. Try making a frame with the tools you mentioned and see.

@Emptybasilisk Жыл бұрын

Do you have any idea how to hack/optimize the ikea IVAR system? it is not as popular as other ikea furniture despite being pretty affordable and easy to customize...

@hithisisme2009 Жыл бұрын

hi Daniel! is there a way to contact you with the tiny kitchen re-design project or you are fully booked, or this might be too small of a project... :) Love your videos!

@shashvin1703 Жыл бұрын

great content bro...

@krishnaatgc Жыл бұрын

Hi what would be the best sofa for bonus room to relax and watch movies ?

@aacmack Жыл бұрын

Super interesting ideas! How stable is that storage bench? I’d be worried about sitting on it and hearing an ominous creak …

@kmsand5905 7 ай бұрын

I so did this mirror trick in the 80s in our house hallway

@user-li8dj9ok3o 8 ай бұрын

Amazing ❤❤

@susanprendergast7384 10 ай бұрын

Amazingly clear directions. No song and dance from influencers who know nothing of design. Or cost. That doesn't stop them from quacking of course. So cringe. If I weren't already subscribed, this episode would have convinced me. I studied design under Victor Schreckengost fifty years ago and I believe he would be impressed.

@Nad-A123 11 ай бұрын

Dan, A bed isn't a waste of space, as it's used 8 hours a day or 30% of the time. whereas a dining bench or side tables are only used when sitting there, possibly 1-2 hours per week. what do you think?

@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609 5 ай бұрын

If I wanted to use plant pots as the base, I'd saw off the bottom(s) on the top one(s) to be able to use all the room in them for storage. The foldable desk can be tweeked a bit. If you attach two pieces of timber vertically to the wall, attach a shelf on top of them and then attach the foldable brackets to the pieces of timber, the desk will not be as flat when folded down, but you will have a shelf for pens and computer mouse.

@226moussa 8 ай бұрын

I really like your videos

@charleswindsor5602 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DanielTitchener Жыл бұрын

So glad you liked the video, Charles!

@kenichi1132 Жыл бұрын

Doing the desk shelf today. Really want to do the storage bench for our kitchen table as out dinning areas is just too cramped. Have to convince the wife on that one lol

@mikkel6690 11 ай бұрын

We have a macro apartment 37fx17f, in our galley kitchen we have a folding wall table for to it's a godsend. ❤

@corbindemong Жыл бұрын

Look up lift top coffee table. That's what i went with as it has drawers and storage underneath. I'm probably going to be using both that and my desk as a dining table, bith have a healthy amount of storage.